You Are What You Eat : The Plan that Will Change Your Life Reviews

• Quality information well presented

  
  By A2X3L31KCXBHCL on 2006-05-29
  The basic premise of this book is that the less processed your food is the better it is for you. Most Americans want to reject that or think that what you eat doesn't matter. But Dr McKeith just tells the truth, you put garbage in you get garbage out. You reap what you sow. A lot of people want to eat their Big Macs and talk about how "healthy" they are.
  
  Yes, some of the food she reccomends is a little more expensive, but not most of it and most of it can be found at the grocery store. To the previous reviewers I have to say: Your grocery store has something called a "Produce Section", Look in the Produce Section and you will be able to find the food she suggests. For those of you who weren't interested in the colonics which were barely mentioned, she suggested a detox program as an alternative.
  
  I've already been eating well, but I still got a lot out of this book. She explains food combining, some ways to check your health, ways to detox and a quick start program.
  
  Yes, self-diagnosis is important. I see people go over their lawn and their car with a fine tooth comb but don't know anything about their own bodies. American health care isn't much more than "take this pill and if it doesn't improve, here's more pills".
  
  I've read other books along the same lines, but I like this one the best because the information is set in a upbeat format that is easy to grasp. However, I do wish that she had added more recipes.
  
  

• Sound nutritional advice

  
  By ACEM93ET6HAMA on 2006-05-30
  This is the best book of its kind that I have ever picked up. Most nutrition/diet books put me to sleep, but Dr. McKeith lays everything out in simple, clear language and really keeps the reader interested in what she has to say. More importantly, she does not talk down or preach. She simply gives you the information you need to make intelligent decisions about what you put in your body. I don't agree with just popping a pill for any little thing, and I always like to look for natural alternatives, so I found the information on healing with food and natural supplements extremely helpful. After only 4 days of following her simple food combining rules, I already felt more energized and the bloat completely disappeared. The most interesting part is that I feel less hungry when I eat this way. Who knew?
  I think it's important not to take an all-or-nothing attitude towards this or any other nutritional plan. Dr. McKeith herself even says that if you follow most of her advice most of the time, you will already make huge improvements in your overall health. Sure, she advises against refined sugars, caffeine, alcohol, red meat and a number of other things, but that's her job. This certainly doesn't mean that I'm going to give up my morning cup of coffee, my glass of wine or the occasional slice of pizza. What it does mean, though, is that I want to make good food choices on a daily basis, so that I can feel good, look good and hopefully *crosses fingers* decrease the impact of the few bad things I do. Hell, we all sometimes eat and drink things that are probably not good for us, but the point is that you can still make plenty of healthy choices every day.
  Dr. McKeith advocates eating foods in their raw, natural state as often as possible. She's not saying you should throw your stove away; she's simply pointing out that you should try to eat your fruits, vegetables, seeds and nuts raw wherever possible. If you like raw carrots, great. Eat a lot of them. If celery is your thing, eat it in abundance; it's better for you than when it's cooked, and she explains why these things are even better eaten raw. The book includes a menu and recipe section, and most of the dishes are cooked. She's not radical; she just wants you to incorporate raw foods into your diet wherever you can, preferably some every day. There are so many vegetables and greens that taste wonderful raw. Experiment, see what you like and include them in your diet.
  I have been doing my best to remove processed, refined foods from my diet for a while now, and this book has given me a lot of useful information on selecting wisely when I do buy something that is pre-packaged.
  As far as the difficulty some people mentioned in finding the foods that Dr. McKeith writes about in her book, if you read her list of foods in the Diet of Abundance section, you will find that perhaps 85% of these items can be found in your local supermarket. They're fresh fruits and vegetables, herbs, whole grains, nuts, etc. If you're in the habit of only shopping in the canned and frozen sections, you're in for a big surprise. Some of the items, like the supplements, will require a trip to the health food store, and you will find stuff like Nori in Asian markets, but if you're online, you can find anything. Right here on Amazon, I was easily able to find the supplements I need. I agree with some of the others here who said that people spend tons of money and time on their cars, hours online and playing Xbox games, but when it comes to looking for a few products to improve their health, it's too much trouble. It's easier just to go to McDonald's.
  Yes, most of the natural supplements are a bit pricey...$23 for a bottle of blue-green algae tablets...ouch!...but she's not telling you to take ALL of them! If anything, when she lists a bunch of supplements that help with one condition or another, she advises that you're not going to take them together. She even suggests buying kelp in granules to add to your dishes if you're not too crazy about the flavor of seaweed. I sprinkled some in my lentil soup and I couldn't even taste it.
  This is a good book, with good information, but you have to have an open mind and a can-do attitude.
  
  
  

• Not a fan

  
  By A2N2ZVUE8D13BX on 2005-04-26
  While this book's cool cover and intriguing premise caught my eye, the fact that she recommends colonics and enemas made me put it down in a hurry. Most of the book is about nutrition, and how different foods can cause health problems, and which foods help those same health problems, and the author gives lists of symptoms which, while helpful, could also turn any sane person into a hypochondriac. The author recommends food combining as "the only way to ensure proper digestion", and claims that not following the food combining plan prevents your body from properly digesting what you eat, which I've heard several more respected nutritionists dispute.
  
  Probably the most entertaining part of this book are the samples Ms. McKeith gives of her client's "before" menus. Almost all of them seem to have been eating nothing but pizza, chips, ice cream, hamburgers, and white bread with margarine, to say nothing of coffee consumption. Now, I know I'm not the world's healthiest person, but I eat a lot of that stuff (well, not the white bread, margarine, or coffee) a lot of the time, and I don't have the bleeding gums, stomach pains, diarrhea, or any of the symptoms of malnutrition that all her clients seem to have suffered from before she "saved" them. The worst I ever get is the common cold, which seems to disprove several of McKeith's theories, given that my diet would most likely horrify her.
  
  Overall, those who want to make a radical diet change and cause a lot of problems for anyone who ever wants to cook for them or eat with them will probably find a nutritionally solid plan in this book, but as for me, hearing over and over that chocolate and pasta are the enemy really turned me off. I don't think life is worth living without some chocolate, and so I'd recommend The Fat Fallacy by Will Clower instead of this book.
  
  

• Change the way you feel

  
  By A2WMEDQT6EL5FM on 2007-11-29
  Gillian McKeith isn't telling us anything we don't already know, she is just blunty telling us that we don't feel well, we probably don't look too good, and it's time to do something about it.
  
  Rather than being marketed as a weight loss regime, Gillian begins the book with getting to know your body from the inside out. She feels the tongue is "a window to the organs". As in reflexology, each part of the tongue corresponds to certain organs (e.g. the extreme tip represents the heart, the sides refer to the gallbladder and liver), and certain conditions tell us what's going on inside of us. For example, tiny cracks on the tongue reflect a vitamin B deficiency, a long crack down the middle is a strong indicator that your stomach is weak and you have a hard time digesting food, etc. Everything from bowel movements to pimply bumps on the arms is covered, and what each symptom likely means.
  
  Gillian encourages a vegetarian diet for 8 weeks, which should begin with a colonic to "clean house". If you've never had a colonic, it's a unique experience. So much old food and gunk is flushed out, leaving you feeling less bloated (you may feel tired afterwards due to detoxing, but I've found that feeling goes away within 24 hours). YAWYE lists a plethora of foods you can eat, called "Gillian's Diet of Abundance". Measuring is not necessary, which is refreshing. Gillian encourages us to follow the simple rules of eating, e.g. eat fruit on it's own, or at least 30 minutes before other food, as it digests the fastest. Fruit eaten after other foods will sit on top of that food and putrify in your stomach, leading to gas and bloating. Never eat meat and starchy foods together. Incorporate healthy grains such as quinoa (pronounced "keen-wa"), millet and whole grain brown rice, which are loaded with B vitamins, magnesium, and have a high protein content which makes them a complete food. Legumes and fresh fruit and veg are a must. Gillian also offers dozens of juicing recipes for an energy boost, as well as recipes for soups, stews, salads and dressings. Bottom line, this is a lifestyle you can live with if you keep an open mind and give new foods a chance. There are only a few supplements she encourages, such as digestive enzymes (when eating cooked foods) and the herb Uva Ursi (helps build up the bladder). Otherwise, all your vitamins and nutrients should be coming from your food.
  
  As for myself, I have increased my B vitamin rich food intake, and within 3 days, the cracks on my tongue disappeared. I have ditched sodas and sugary teas, which has made any bloating virtually disappear. I have more energy, I'm sleeping soundly at night, and my nails are actually getting stronger. This book is a great investment for your health.
  
  

• Misconceptions about this book in previous reviews

  
  By A2I7G3T5P7DS3B on 2005-11-09
  Just reading a few of the comments placed on this website I wonder if some of the people have even read (or understood the book) at all. By the way, eating 'better' can help with aggression and stress (and negativity). Sure, the book may contain pages and pages that discuss symptoms you don't have but just focus on the help you need. Weight loss is a 'by-product' of healthy eating...it isn't the primary goal. Having said that, I have lost 17 kilos (37.5 lbs) since changing my eating habits 3 months ago. In that time I have not eaten any sugar (in all forms), wheat, coffee, tea, red meat, bread, chocolate, soda or alcohol. I have more energy, I sleep better and less, I exercise more (because I have the energy to do it), my skin looks and feels better. I don't agree with everything McKeith says but I think I know myself well enough to make those decisions. I don't expect one person to solve my eating disorders--it's up to me. There are hundreds and hundreds of wonderful foods that I enjoy (and have discovered) since adopting this eating regime. I don't crave potato chips and chocolate like I used to. I guess once you've cleansed your system you don't crave the garbage anymore. I have always been a big eater and I still eat large meals (and snacks, snacks, snacks) in the correct combination and timing...and it works. I do not starve myself or go without...if I'm hungry I eat. I make sure I have lots of food in the house and yes...I binge still...but on 'good' foods so I don't 'harm' myself as much like I used to. I take the time to shop and prepare foods...as a life enhancing activity rather than a chore. It's about priorities and being honest with yourself. People will spend hours shopping for the right pair of shoes...why not spend the same amount of time shopping and preparing things that you put inside your body? Some of McKeith's recipes are bland (but I think that might be a UK thing) but I don't hesitate to add garlic and spices (not salt) to bring on the flavour....mmmm. The carrot/parsnip/tahini spread is a delight. Thank you Gillian!
  
  
• McKeith has been exposed as a charlatan, has no medical degree. Fake Science!
  By A2CV09QGW3TQUD on 2007-11-06
  Gillian McKeith's reputation is pretty much in tatters in the UK, she claims to be a 'doctor' but actually got her 'Phd' from a non-accredited mail order university. Most of her nutritional advice has been debunked by scientists, doctors (real ones) and nutritionists as total claptrap (e.g. her claim that chlorophyl 'oxiginates' the blood).
  
  Want more examples? What about her suggestion that the tongue is "a window to the organs - the right side shows what the gallbladder is up to, and the left side the liver." Raised capillaries on your face are a sign of "digestive enzyme insufficiency - your body is screaming for food enzymes." Thankfully, Gillian can sell you some food enzymes from her website. "Skid mark stools" (she is obsessed with faeces and colonic irrigation) are "a sign of dampness inside the body - a very common condition in Britain." If your stools are foul smelling you are "sorely in need of digestive enzymes". Again. Her treatment for pimples on the forehead - not pimples anywhere else, mind you, only on the forehead - is a regular enema. Cloudy urine is "a sign that your body is damp and acidic, due to eating the wrong foods." The spleen is "your energy battery".
  
  I could go on but you get the picture. McKeith has made a fortune selling nutritional supplements to the unwary. Her husband owned a chain of nutritional stores in the US before she met him and her main educational qualitication is a Master's degree in... marketing.
  
  Not really sure that the above claims are a load of pseudoscientific rubbish? Then check out her entry on wikipedia If you'd like some more info about her fraudulent credentials and other controversies surrounding her - including the very unpleasant legal threats her lawyers regularly issue to those who dare to criticize her.
  
  Personally I am very interested in food and love to eat. To a lesser degree I am interested in nutrition and have generally tried to base my dietary philosophy on eating a similar diet to those who live in countries where people are generally healthy and have low rates of heart disease, cancer, etc. For this reason I love French, Japanese and for want of a better term - Meditteranean food. The reason I say this is you can tell from looking at people in France, Italy, Japan etc. that they eat healthy diets. They just look good. McKeith on the other hand, always looks tired, drawn and to me, vaguely undernourished in her tv shows, hardly a recommendation for her philosopy.
  
  Furthermore, someone who reccomends not drinking any alcohol whatsoever, even an occasional glass or red wine seems to be basing her career on being a killjoy. She also seems to be ignorant of current research regarding the beneficial effects of the limited intake of wine.
  
  My sister bought one of her cookbooks a few years ago. It was full of the most grotesque culinary reccomendations I have ever seen. Avoid.
  
  PS - Please, please do not further enrich this charlatan by buying her products or books!
  
  
• You Are What You Eat
  By A36FEFH66IE95C on 2005-05-19
  A brilliant book, beautifully illustrated, straightforward and written by someone who is passionate about health and turning around the huge impact a modern, western diet has on society. I cannot believe the difference it has made to my health. If you are interested in the benefits of a healthy diet ("slimmer, happier, healthier...") you'll adore this book. I followed her 1 day detox program (for 2 days) followed by suggestions in her book for food combining and lost 6kg (13lbs) in 6 weeks!!! The difference also to my skin was amazing. She is a big advocate of drinking pure water, which I believe made the detox and weight loss so effective. Dr McKeith also has drug-free solutions for many health problems. I love this book and have since purchased it for a couple of my girlfriends. Its a great book to have on hand, to refer to, and also one to kickstart yourself into a healthier lifestyle.
  
  
• At Last....A Plan That Works!
  By AKWOYCGMOO6KF on 2007-11-25
  I had just about given up on losing weight and decided that at 53 I was what I was...until I saw "You Are What You Eat" on BBC America. After watching Gillian McKeith take people who ate a diet far, far worse than mine and turning their life around in just 8 weeks, I thought, "Why not try it?" I began using just the material I had gotten from the programs. I copied recipes and bought a juicer (A Breville Ikon 900, which by the way, is fantastic!). I anticipated missing many of my favorite foods, but thought I would give it a shot. After the first three days I missed nothing. I eat a variety of grains....quinoa, brown rice, amaranth, millet, loads of veggies, fruits, nuts, and fish a couple times a week. In two months I have lost a total of 21 pounds, 16 of which were body fat pounds, and have reduced my bust, waist and hip measurements by 12.5 inches. I exercise 1/2 hour a day 6 days a week (a mixture of Pilates and a gym circuit workout) but before I had no energy to exercise. Now I look forward to it. I have also decreased my glucose readings from 115 before the eating plan to 90 currently.
  
  Her premise is that after your body weight stabilizes you need only follow her course 80% of the time and can indulge yourself the other 20%.
  I wholeheartedly recommend this to anyone who has become discouraged with other plans. Make a two month commitment to yourself and give Gillian a try!
  
  
• No Mystery Here!
  By A1WMVV2AHMONSO on 2007-03-21
  The turth be told we as Americas have eaten our way to heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. The occurences of these diseases began to rise when we as Americans switched from "Farm" foods, to "Factory" foods. You know processed this, and processed that. The more our food is processed the less nutrition in return, and with the ingestion of poorly nutritious food the more we eat, the fatter we get. That simple.
  
  Sure the food processors do not want you to know this, and neither does the government, via the FDA, which is always in cover-up mode. Obesiety has very little to do with anything other than the quality of the food we ingest. Fresh and raw is the way to go, and that does not include flesh.
  
  Nuff Said.
  
  
• I call her Doctor; she calls call me Admiral
  By AHTWQSOY6HTJI on 2007-02-12
  I've met Gillian McKeith, and what I like best about the woman is that she complied with my request to be addressed as "Admiral," desptie my lack of naval experience. In response, I cheerfully called her "Doctor," despite the fact that she isn't one.
  
  McKeith has been rightly criticized for trafficking in pseudo-science regarding oxygenated blood and DNA and poo and so on. Given that much of her advice is ultimately sensible (eat your fruits and veggies, etc.), should we give her a pass? No.
  
  
• Give it a pass
  By A35LVY5EJFGRIM on 2007-05-02
  I returned this book. Some of the info is common sense, some of it is dodgy. Yet McKeith fully expects her readers to take her word as gospel.
  
  McKeith is not interested in educating her readers. She gives lots of reasons why you are a failure to yourself--to your body--but zero reasons why you should trust her.
  
  Gillian McKeith has no cred. She *bought* her degree through paid correspondence courses from a non-accredited school in the US. She is NOT a doctor. Google it, you'll see.
  
  After reading this book, it is clear that McKeith just wants to create a religion, to lead the blind masses and be adored. Don't take health advice from an egomaniac. Find an author who respects you.
  
  
• AN EXCELLENT RESOURCE FOR CANCER SURVIVORS
  By ADGR4OGRDSMB5 on 2007-04-08
  This is a book which is easy to read and understand. Everything explained in simple terms. No quack claims - just common sense advice. It is obvious with all the additives and preservatives in our foods today and our hectic lifestyles that our diet is affecting our bodies and taking its toll. As a cancer survivor, I thought my diet was healthy until I read her book. I have totally changed my diet and lifestyle and 2 years after a Stage III breast cancer which had spread to my lymph nodes which required surgery and chemotherapy, I have frankly never felt better or looked so good! I attribute it to this book and her advice. I started juicing fresh vegetables and eliminated processed foods from my diet. There are some food items which are a little more expensive, but it is not expensive to juice some fresh carrots and an apple or make a bean chilli! In most cases is can be cheaper to cook healthy. I would recommend this book to anyone who thinks they are healthy and to anyone with any type of illness/disease.
  
  
• Useful, but take with a big pinch of salt.
  By A2WKCYO21O30KY on 2006-01-18
  'You Are What You Eat' is a very useful book. It contains massive amounts of Gillian Mckeith's knowledge on health and nutrition in an easy-to-read and easy-to-understand format. This is a book that can be dipped into at any time, with advice on what to eat, how to eat and when to eat.
  
  McKeith has arranged 'You Are What You Eat' in a way that firstly gets you better acquainted with your own body, by looking for signs of nutrient deficiencies or the poor functioning of an organ. She then goes on to outline the types of foods we should be eating, with suitably long explanations as to why. We then learn about what causes 'bummers', such as tiredness, gas and stress, and advice on how to remedy them with food. The rest of the book is taken up with advice on de-tox tips and diet plans, along with a good section on healthy meal recipes.
  
  This book is fairly comprehensive, and is full of information about our bodies and how they function. There are some problems with 'You Are What You Eat' though, in that McKeith seems to take it for granted that the reader is in a position to afford the food she recommends eating and also has the time to prepare that food. As other reviewers have mentioned, it is extremely difficult to find a lot of the foods she advises us to eat, even in some health stores! If you wanted to follow McKeith's recommendations to the word, it would require full-time commitment and a very deep pocket.
  
  It is probably only possible (and most realistic) in the light of this, for the majority of readers to be selective with the book's recommendations. Many dairies would certainly go out of business if we all became Mckeith converts tomorrow. However, some of what she says is quite easy to incorporate into one's life, and if that makes her readers healthier, then Dr Gillian McKeith will be well on her way to achieving her goal.
  
  
• GREAT REFERENCE BOOK
  By A2CV0R1L9PTRID on 2006-05-31
  i'm an olympic athlete so nutrition is important to me and i find this to be a great book just to have on the shelf to refer to.
  it is extremely easy to read and i found it hard to put down. you are able to use the index to go straight to subjects that may be more interesting to you. i.e. how to get healthy hair, skin, and nails.
  i can see why some people may find her suggestions too extreme but even she says that just doing SOME of what she says will help your health, and that takes the pressure off.
  the bottom line is this book is a valuable tool. if you are interested in being really health you have something which supplies you with natural and easy things you can change in order to help yourself, not rely on medicine and not feel helpless. it's a lifestyle NOT a diet and you can't change your lifestyle unless you are really ready. and it's okay to take small steps until you are ready.
  some of the negative reviews referred to the bad diets she lists in the book, but these are true examples that were also seen on the UK television show "You are what you eat".
  they may seem extreme but they are just examples to help people understand the link between health and nutrition.
  just because you are not experiencing noticable negative side effects from a bad diet now, doesn't mean it won't happen, nor does it mean it's not already happening.
  as for the suggestions on not eating certain foods together because of our body's inability to digest them well...
  other nutritionist may disagree but what if she's right isn't it better to be healthy than sorry?
  
  
• Easy to read, excellent advice, highly recommended!
  By A101ZCJ8C4JFVT on 2006-09-02
  I love this book! I had never heard of Dr. Gillian before I saw her book at a local bookstore a week ago (I live in California and I don't believe she is as well known here and I wish she was). I flipped threw it and immediately knew I had to buy it! I found it easy to read and understand, very straight forward and honest. The fact of the matter is if you eat bad food you feel bad, whether you like that message or not.
  
  Her diet suggestions are easy to follow and, contrary to what other reviewers have said, not pricey! Last time I checked fruits and veggies are way cheaper to purchase than slabs of red meat, junk food and milk. And after all, maybe your fast food meal is cheaper at first but in the long run those medical bills, loss of healthy years on your life, and deteriorating health while youre still young are far more costly than a few extra bucks spent on weekly whole food groceries.
  
  I suggest to anyone looking to lose some weight, improve their health and gain more energy to buy this book and invest some time in following her recommendations.
  
  P.S- To the person who said that if we all ate this way then all the dairies would go out of business I say, "good". It isn't the comsumers responsibility to keep a business trade going that treats animals inhumanely and contributes to obesity and ill health and blatently lies to the public about the so called health benefits of milk and other dairy products. If everyone ate as Dr. Gillian suggests we'd all be thinner, healthier and happier and that goes for the cows too!
  
  
• Impractical
  By A1VUUE1TN884J2 on 2005-08-22
  Talk about complicated! You can't simply go to your local grocers for half the "foods" listed, if they can be considered foods like seaweed. Not for the average american. I know the point is to eat healthier, but you have to have great committment to follow this plan, more than the average dieter has. I'm honest to myself and could not complete one day on this diet, and found myself wasting my time finishing the book.
  
  
• I guess it's true
  By A1SKDIZAEME3HD on 2005-09-11
  I suppose we are what we eat, and Dr. Gillian isn't gonna let you forget it. Her suggestions may seem a bit "out there" for those new to the health food circuit, but as she might say, they are "spot on!" The profiles of actual clients are frightening. How many of us would like to actually be confronted with what we put in our mouths on a daily basis! This book is full of great suggestions to help turn your eating habits around. That is if you are prepared to face up! She does a great job of reminding us that unprocessed, whole foods are the only healthy way to go. A very practical manual for health.
  
  
• You are what you eat
  By A1IAR31GANV11A on 2005-09-26
  A good book for those of you wishing to diagnose the state of your general health and well being, although lacks every day recipes to correct those failing eating habits.
  
  
• Great resource and wake up call!
  By A3FJZRCSBXHT18 on 2005-07-08
  After going through most of this book, I find it to be a great resource. The author is very knowledgeable. However, please keep in mind that not everything written will work for everyone. It is intended as a guide. I have to admit that I disagree with the food combinations. From an East Asian descent, I eat rice (carbs) with meats (protein) and vegetables at the same time. That is just a part of our diet. But overall, I am pleased with my purchase, and although I pride myself in taking good care of myself, I realized after reading this that I could do even better. Each person should have a copy of this book in his/her library.
  
  
• Amazing Food Resource
  By A2DKRWYJVWWMZ5 on 2005-08-28
  I was recommended this book by my doctor and it has been the best prescription ever! The book is easy to read with great colors and a great layout. It's made me more conscientious of the foods that I eat and its effects on my physical health. I refer to this book at least once a week. If you are committed to making a life long change to your eating habits, this is THE book. Knowledge is power and this book definitely gave me the knowledge to feel healthier and in control.
  
  
• Royalty
  By A1ONXA0BCWS0AA on 2006-04-23
  An International Clinical Nutritionist and Director of the renowned "McKeith Research Center" in London shares fabulous diet secrets. Reading information from such a reliable resource is rewarding. Colorful photos, recipes, how to detox your body, and medical definitions, helps every reader learn how to eat right. Dr.Gillian McKeith's introduction to her story, will touch the heart of every reader. Inspiring and motivating.
  
  
• Sound advice
  By AGZ46JW02YMN2 on 2007-02-20
  We loved this book and found it helpful and rewarding to read. They layout is like a magazine and the advice is enjoyably organized. It is hard for vegetarians to find 7-day diets that work for us, this one lays it out smoothly and with awesome recipes. I don't often buy a health/raw/cook book that teaches me something new.
  
  
• Life changing
  By A1DFIS2A9YCD50 on 2007-11-12
  This book has really changed my life. I have been on every diet there is and nothing seemed to work. I started watching Gillian on her tv show and something clicked with me. I got the book and started working hard and following by her tried and true method. So far I have lost 50 pounds and counting and this has been the easiest 'diet', or life change I have ever followed. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is having trouble getting started, it will change you too.
  
  
• Extreme
  By A126HYAHIIZOQR on 2008-02-19
  I am a fan of her tv show and thought the book would be a good reference to keep on hand. After reading the book and her severe detox methods, I really feel that she is way too extreme!
  
  
• Gets you thinking
  By A399JM5U6OA5RO on 2007-08-04
  This book really got me to start thinking about all the foods out there that most people haven't heard of. That was one of the main points the author was trying to make and I believe is stated in the introduction. Well she succeeded with me. Its a good book that can show you food choices to make to have a happier healthier life. You may not know the exact nutrition of what you are eating until you read this book. I've been buying a lot more fruits and vegetables because of it.
  
  
• You Are What You Eat - with kids
  By AW8L0K3Z5V4FT on 2008-02-19
  You Are What You Eat: The Plan That Will Change Your Life
  
  I really enjoy the television series on BBC America -- we don't consume a lot of junk or sodas in our house any way -- but I still had a lot to learn about preparing nutritional meals for our family of six. Having grown up in Texas; homecooked meals of red meat, potatoes, buttered white rice, baked dinner rolls and sugar sweetenend tea were the staples of our evening meals. In my heart, I knew better and found the solution (quite by accident while channel surfing) in Jillian McKeith. I marvel at her wisdom and wit -- and she really points out what we really already know -- our bodies were never designed to process so many chemicals, sugars, and highly processed "rubbish" -- We're sleeping better, we don't feel as tired, the kids actually enjoy making their own yummy snacks (crispy baked slices of sweet potatoes!) It seems like we actually have more food choices to eat now than ever before, and it has not busted the budget, either. This book is a no nonsense approach to a healthier lifestyle that the whole family can appreciate. I started with a few small changes over time, introducing new foods gradually, and it wasn't a painful experience in our house at all. My favorite part: Ms. McKeith doesn't preach to you that you can NEVER eat mashed potatoes and gravy or a piece of chocolate cake ever again -- she teaches you that there are healthier alternatives you may love even more, and an occasional "cheat" won't be your undoing -- LOVE this book, and the cook book!
  
  
• great buy!
  By A35UI0C02MXBX2 on 2007-03-10
  I am very happy with the product. Fast delivery and a book of great value/content. Very useful information. User friendly. Pages are protected to survive the wear & tear of kitchen use. Higly recommend it.
  
  
• Real help!
  By A3AQX2M5P7WPNE on 2007-09-28
  Really good, accurate and beneficial information about nutrition and food. Nice package, easy to read and nice photos :) I've had help also, mainly with my stomach problems.
  
  
• Good for those who don't understand how bad 'bad' food is.
  By A36DHHDLA10WLS on 2008-05-25
  Why read it? If you truly love your children and don't want them to grow up in the same living hell of overweight exhaustion you are going through. If you refuse to acknowledge the carnage that junk food is creating in your body and need a kick in the pants. If you want your information simple and not too detailed. If you don't want your family or self to suffer IQ loss, diabetes and possible 'death from bad fats,' this book is for you. If you are depressed from eating junk, or if this message offends you, then DO read the book.
  
  Why to skip this book or just buy her cookbook instead? If you've read a lot of health food books. If you know what you're doing wrong but simply need little extra informational ammo (go for the cookbook instead). If you enjoy a lot of detail and hard science in your book, then this book might be a bit basic and possibly not wholly scientific. If you want more than one week of recipes - which is what you get in this book, consider the cookbook instead of (or as well as).
  
  
• You Are What You Eat- GREAT BOOK !
  By AQRUEW3YLSBD2 on 2007-12-31
  This book is very helpful. The food combining alone is worth the cover price. I did follow this advice , and can tell within a day that I feel better. I have ordered the companion - You Are What You Eat CookBook, can't wait until it gets here. Clear and easy to understand this book will enlighten most who read it.
  
  

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